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Friday, March 4, 1994 Volume 57 Number 59 'V J Thompsons gives latest news from state Leoislature By Mark Forsberg Signpost managing editor Administration and faculty got the latest news from Utah's 50th Legislature Thursday in a public speech by Weber State University President Paul Thompson. "For some reason this was a crazier process than usual, and I can assure you it's usually pretty crazy," he warned. Although some information was not yet available, Thompson relayed the results of the Legislature's final deliberation on educational . . . funding and bills, including the 4.5 percent compensation package, an increase of 1.5 percent from last year's allocation. The benefits were decreased in part through changes in the medical plan, he said. However, he said, some of the compensation money will go towards benefits. "I don't know how much will go towards salaries," he said. "I believe the benefits will be less than half a percent, but I may get in trouble saying that." A half-percent benefits package will leave a 4 percent salary compensation package for teachers, he said. Thompson also discussed revisions to the state's public information laws. All educators' salaries will become public information when a new bill goes See Legislature page 2 Tuition, fees rise Tuition and fees for full-time, resident undergraduate students will increase $35 a quarter next year at Weber State University. The Board of Trustees approved the 6.4 percent increase Thursday. Undergraduates who carry 12-18 credit hours will pay $581 next fall, compared to $546 per quarter for the current academic year. The cost comprises $459 for tuition and $122 in fees. Tuition and fees for a full academic year (three quarters) will increase to $1,743 from $1,638. Increases also will affect other students at WSU: Non-resident undergraduates will pay $1,838 per quarter, an increase of $216 (13.3 percent). Resident graduate students will pay $627 per quarter, an increase of $38 (6.5 percent). Non-resident graduate students will pay $2,010 per quarter, and increase of $237 (13.4 percent). The Utah Board of Regents establishes tuition rates at WSU. The university sets the fees. ! j . M ; 1 i ! i i : I I 4 I "... J I i i M 'V 1 I i ; i"' I i ? M ' - 1 i i j i 1 ' II i : ! I i M : ! I I ! I : 1 : T I ; ? I - - . t r r-.'t IIIWIIlMIllir-e--- t j. amuwW. I ' ,S : I i ! - i , ' .n ' rim w7 Weber State University's belltower is a stark reminder that the end of winter quarter is quickly approaching students - along with final exams. Wall Street winner gives tips to WSU students By Philip Mickey Signpost staff writer Laura Pedersen was a winner on Wall Street, and like Abraham Lincoln and Babe Ruth, winners lose more than losers. Thursday morning, students and faculty of Weber State University heard Pedersen's story of being a Wall Street trader at age 19, at 21 being the youngest person to ha ve a seat on the exchange, and making her first million at age 22. At age 24, she left the exchange, and now lectures about choosing a career and keeping it. "How do you discover your path to success? Most people who succeed go into a field that is an extension of themselves," Pedersen said. "Can you do something you can enjoy and still be a success? I think so." Pedersen says that the key is to combine something that you like, with something that is out there. "You don't have to come up with electricity, just solve a problem," Pedersen said. Ideas and making those ideas happen are the important parts of having a successful career. Pedersen started her run on Wall Street in the late '80s. There were a lot of opportunities during the "decade of excess," but many opportunities can be found during the '90s more than we think. "There are more opportunities now than in the '80s,". Pedersen Quick Takes said. "Opportunity exists because things are constantly changing. Take advantage of the trends." j With more opportunities arising, students and young career people need to have a plan of what they are going to do. But in today's society, more and more people are not going to keep the same job for their entire lives. Today's generation is more inclined to change jobs two or three times in their I See Winner page 2 A&E Ogden hosts a gigantic show of the miniature: model trains invade Union Station. See Page 7 " News ! Weber StateUniversity's College Bowl team takes third in regionals, students are given an j opportunity to play the ; game j See Page 3 Opinion Provost Robert Smith writes guest editorial. See Page I I . , i ' v ' Sports Intramural basketball tourament ends, teams head for Logan See Page 10 Weather FRIDAY Partly Cloudy High 50 Low 30 WEEKEND Chance of Showers High 50 Low 30 4& 4 l

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Friday, March 4, 1994 Volume 57 Number 59 'V J Thompsons gives latest news from state Leoislature By Mark Forsberg Signpost managing editor Administration and faculty got the latest news from Utah's 50th Legislature Thursday in a public speech by Weber State University President Paul Thompson. "For some reason this was a crazier process than usual, and I can assure you it's usually pretty crazy," he warned. Although some information was not yet available, Thompson relayed the results of the Legislature's final deliberation on educational . . . funding and bills, including the 4.5 percent compensation package, an increase of 1.5 percent from last year's allocation. The benefits were decreased in part through changes in the medical plan, he said. However, he said, some of the compensation money will go towards benefits. "I don't know how much will go towards salaries," he said. "I believe the benefits will be less than half a percent, but I may get in trouble saying that." A half-percent benefits package will leave a 4 percent salary compensation package for teachers, he said. Thompson also discussed revisions to the state's public information laws. All educators' salaries will become public information when a new bill goes See Legislature page 2 Tuition, fees rise Tuition and fees for full-time, resident undergraduate students will increase $35 a quarter next year at Weber State University. The Board of Trustees approved the 6.4 percent increase Thursday. Undergraduates who carry 12-18 credit hours will pay $581 next fall, compared to $546 per quarter for the current academic year. The cost comprises $459 for tuition and $122 in fees. Tuition and fees for a full academic year (three quarters) will increase to $1,743 from $1,638. Increases also will affect other students at WSU: Non-resident undergraduates will pay $1,838 per quarter, an increase of $216 (13.3 percent). Resident graduate students will pay $627 per quarter, an increase of $38 (6.5 percent). Non-resident graduate students will pay $2,010 per quarter, and increase of $237 (13.4 percent). The Utah Board of Regents establishes tuition rates at WSU. The university sets the fees. ! j . M ; 1 i ! i i : I I 4 I "... J I i i M 'V 1 I i ; i"' I i ? M ' - 1 i i j i 1 ' II i : ! I i M : ! I I ! I : 1 : T I ; ? I - - . t r r-.'t IIIWIIlMIllir-e--- t j. amuwW. I ' ,S : I i ! - i , ' .n ' rim w7 Weber State University's belltower is a stark reminder that the end of winter quarter is quickly approaching students - along with final exams. Wall Street winner gives tips to WSU students By Philip Mickey Signpost staff writer Laura Pedersen was a winner on Wall Street, and like Abraham Lincoln and Babe Ruth, winners lose more than losers. Thursday morning, students and faculty of Weber State University heard Pedersen's story of being a Wall Street trader at age 19, at 21 being the youngest person to ha ve a seat on the exchange, and making her first million at age 22. At age 24, she left the exchange, and now lectures about choosing a career and keeping it. "How do you discover your path to success? Most people who succeed go into a field that is an extension of themselves," Pedersen said. "Can you do something you can enjoy and still be a success? I think so." Pedersen says that the key is to combine something that you like, with something that is out there. "You don't have to come up with electricity, just solve a problem," Pedersen said. Ideas and making those ideas happen are the important parts of having a successful career. Pedersen started her run on Wall Street in the late '80s. There were a lot of opportunities during the "decade of excess," but many opportunities can be found during the '90s more than we think. "There are more opportunities now than in the '80s,". Pedersen Quick Takes said. "Opportunity exists because things are constantly changing. Take advantage of the trends." j With more opportunities arising, students and young career people need to have a plan of what they are going to do. But in today's society, more and more people are not going to keep the same job for their entire lives. Today's generation is more inclined to change jobs two or three times in their I See Winner page 2 A&E Ogden hosts a gigantic show of the miniature: model trains invade Union Station. See Page 7 " News ! Weber StateUniversity's College Bowl team takes third in regionals, students are given an j opportunity to play the ; game j See Page 3 Opinion Provost Robert Smith writes guest editorial. See Page I I . , i ' v ' Sports Intramural basketball tourament ends, teams head for Logan See Page 10 Weather FRIDAY Partly Cloudy High 50 Low 30 WEEKEND Chance of Showers High 50 Low 30 4& 4 l